Caribbean Music Chart Watch: Dancehall, Reggae & Soca — November 12, 2026

By Dante Jackson, Entertainment Editor | Caribbean EMagazine

Skippa's “Ray Charles” has emerged as one of Jamaica's most compelling digital dancehall breakouts, while Malie Donn continues to command the streaming market with his Van Cleef series. Reggae's leadership remains steadier: Singer Dee and Richie Spice hold No. 1 with “Treat Mama Good.” Soca's Carnival 2027 contenders are developing, but current comparable rotation evidence remains limited.

In this November 12 edition of Caribbean Music Chart Watch, CEM examines new momentum and sustained impact across Dancehall, Reggae and Soca. These weekly observations inform, but do not automatically change, the magazine's independent monthly Top 10 charts.

Dancehall: Skippa's “Ray Charles” Becomes the Breakout to Watch

Skippa's “Ray Charles” reached No. 3 on Apple Music Jamaica's November 11 chart, up two positions from the previous day, and held No. 3 in the November 12 weekly snapshot. The rapid ascent makes it an early November Highest New Entry candidate, but continued performance is necessary before assigning a monthly ranking.

Skippa also remains prominent with “Money Walk” at No. 4, “Glocks and Chips” at No. 10, and “Detox” and “Go” still active. The contrast between the new “Ray Charles” and these established tracks illustrates the balance CEM seeks between fresh breakthroughs and catalogue longevity.

Malie Donn Maintains His Digital Advantage

On the Apple Music Jamaica weekly chart for November 12, Malie Donn and Attomatic's “Van Cleef Pt 3” was No. 1, Malie Donn and Dan Sky's “Vancleef Pt 2” No. 2, and the original “Van Cleef” No. 5. Three songs from one series occupying the Top 5 is an exceptional demonstration of audience demand.

“Van Cleef Pt 3” is becoming more than an opening-week sensation. Yet “Vancleef Pt 2,” CEM's October dancehall No. 1, has a longer record of sustained digital performance. CEM should judge both on their November impact, not automatically reward the newest installment.

“Honor Roll” Continues Leading Traditional Dancehall Rotation

Masicka and Kraff Gad's “Honor Roll” retained No. 1 on Jamaica's traditional Dancehall Top 25 for November 6–12. It also stood at No. 8 on Apple Music Jamaica's November 12 weekly ranking, giving it a strong cross-platform profile.

Aidonia's “Like How Yuh Feel” climbed from No. 4 to No. 2 in traditional rotation, while Jamarii and 450's “No Days Off” rose from No. 5 to No. 3. Shaneil Muir's “Man Fi Be Man” slipped from No. 2 to No. 4, and Squash and Masicka's “16” moved from No. 3 to No. 5. These changes demonstrate increasing competition behind the leader.

Chronic Law, Jada Kingdom and Valiant Gain Ground

Chronic Law's “Fi the Streets” advanced from No. 10 to No. 7 on the traditional dancehall chart, showing renewed rotation after its earlier CEM monthly success. Jada Kingdom and Shaneil Muir's “Tears” climbed from No. 13 to No. 9, and Valiant's “Time Capsule” rose from No. 14 to No. 10.

“Money Walk” also made its first appearance on the traditional Top 25 at No. 24. That entry is noteworthy because the song had already demonstrated sustained digital success; broader rotation could strengthen its November ranking case.

Reggae: “Treat Mama Good” Retains No. 1

Singer Dee and Richie Spice's “Treat Mama Good” retained No. 1 on Jamaica's Reggae Top 25 for November 6–12. It has accumulated 12 chart weeks and two weeks at the summit. CEM ranked it No. 4 in October and selected it as Editor's Pick; its latest success makes it a strong provisional November No. 1 contender.

Masicka and Damian Marley's “1 Psalm,” CEM's October reggae No. 1, held No. 2 in traditional rotation after 11 chart weeks. The competition between these two songs is the leading reggae storyline for November, with longevity and fresh momentum both deserving weight.

Romain Virgo Climbs as “Give Thanks” Slips

Romain Virgo's “Lay My Head” climbed from No. 5 to No. 3, one of the strongest movements among established reggae contenders. Christopher Ellis' “My Sound” remained No. 4. Future Fambo and Sheenwrks' “Give Thanks” slipped from No. 3 to No. 5, though its 17-week run remains impressive.

“Lay My Head” currently shows fresh upward movement; “Give Thanks” offers sustained longevity. Both deserve continued CEM Top 10 consideration, but Virgo has strengthened his argument for a higher November position.

Reggae's Emerging Climbers and New Entries

Kabaka Pyramid's “We Dem Wah” climbed from No. 9 to No. 7, while Alaine's “My Last Nerve” rose from No. 8 to No. 6. Tony Roy's “There Is Something on Your Mind” moved from No. 16 to No. 14, and Kenne Blessin and Delly Ranx's “Ghetto Girl” from No. 17 to No. 15.

Protoje and Stephen Marley's “1000 Lashes” advanced from No. 22 to No. 20 in its second chart week; Jah Vinci's “Perfect Timing” rose from No. 23 to No. 21. Lila Iké's “What It Feels Like” debuted at No. 24, and Hopeton Lindo's “Believe” entered at No. 25. These are Ones to Watch rather than proven monthly leaders.

Soca: Carnival 2027 Competition Continues to Develop

CEM's October Soca Top 10 remains the most reliable baseline for November. Patrice Roberts and MadLypso's “Trouble” was No. 1, followed by Tano and Kimi's “Chupidee.” Nailah Blackman's “Watch Me Work,” Bunji Garlin's “A Few Of Us,” and Coutain and Tano's “Old Soul” are also worth continued monitoring.

However, this week's research did not establish a comparable November 6–12 soca streaming or national rotation chart sufficient to confirm fresh climbs or a new No. 1. September releases such as Freetown Collective's “HARD,” Juniah Lifa's “Motor” and Tony Prescott's “Sweetness” remain relevant catalogue checks, but earlier DJ exposure is not proof of new November acceleration.

November 12: CEM's Editorial Shortlist

Dancehall — “Ray Charles” by Skippa: fresh digital breakout; “Van Cleef Pt 3” by Malie Donn and Attomatic: digital leader; “Honor Roll” by Masicka and Kraff Gad: traditional rotation leader; “No Days Off” by Jamarii and 450: meaningful climber; “Fi the Streets” by Chronic Law and “Tears” by Jada Kingdom and Shaneil Muir: renewed rotation.

Reggae — “Treat Mama Good” by Singer Dee and Richie Spice: sustained No. 1; “1 Psalm” by Masicka and Damian Marley: established challenger; “Lay My Head” by Romain Virgo: Top 3 climber; “We Dem Wah” by Kabaka Pyramid: rising contender; “1000 Lashes” by Protoje and Stephen Marley: developing second-week momentum.

Soca — “Trouble” by Patrice Roberts and MadLypso: reigning CEM leader; “Chupidee” by Tano and Kimi: established challenger; “Watch Me Work” by Nailah Blackman: release to monitor. No new national leader is claimed without stronger evidence.

What Happens Next?

Dancehall's November race pits Malie Donn's digital dominance against Masicka and Kraff Gad's traditional rotation, with Skippa's “Ray Charles” emerging as an exciting new challenger. Reggae's competition centers on “Treat Mama Good” and “1 Psalm,” while Romain Virgo and Kabaka Pyramid are gaining ground.

For soca, CEM will continue tracking Carnival 2027 releases and seek more reliable radio, DJ and digital evidence before making substantial changes. The guiding principle remains simple: reward new momentum without overlooking songs with proven staying power.

Editorial note: CEM Caribbean Music Chart Watch is an independent weekly assessment based on available evidence through November 12, 2026. Apple Music positions reflect November 11–12 snapshots, while traditional Jamaican charts cover November 6–12. Comparable audited streaming totals, comprehensive radio spins and current soca rotation data were not independently verified. Weekly observations do not represent official monthly chart changes.

Research Sources

Jamaica Dancehall Top 25, November 6–12: https://www.reggae-vibes.com/charts/2026/11/jamaicas-dancehall-chart-top-25-singles-nov-6-12-2026/

Jamaica Reggae Top 25, November 6–12: https://www.reggae-vibes.com/charts/2026/11/jamaicas-reggae-chart-top-25-singles-nov-6-12-2026/

Apple Music Jamaica weekly chart: https://soundcharts.com/en/charts/apple-music/jamaica

CEM previous weekly assessment, November 5: https://www.caribbeanemagazine.com/single-post/caribbean-music-chart-watch-dancehall-reggae-soca-november-5-2026